for the first time in a long while. I think the last time I felt this way was when I got my first computer, a Dell laptop, during my sophomore year of college. I have a distinct memory of opening the box at the kitchen table with my mom watching; she was just as eager … Continue reading Impressed with Technology…
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Jack of All Trades, Master of None…
Here I am, dipping a toe into blogging again. Sometimes I wonder whether I have too many hobbies—although, truth be told, most of the time I don't think about it. However, since it's a retrospective time of year, here's what I've been up to, and what I have to say about it: Writing my novel, … Continue reading Jack of All Trades, Master of None…
Merry Christmas
We did everything we could to sabotage the portrait, but that JC Penny's photographer turned out to be pretty good. I'm sitting awkwardly for a reason... Is anyone else ready for a nap?
Building Character Profiles From Pets
I like to think of what Geordie Bear would be like if he were human. I know most pet owners think of this from time to time, but I wonder if anyone takes it to the extremes that I do. In my defense, there's very little to think about while I'm walking Geordie around the … Continue reading Building Character Profiles From Pets
The Harmony of the Soul: Plato’s Republic
Lex Solo has asked me to write a blog post about the forms of government in Plato's Republic: Was Plato's Republic truly a political work? Was he really anti-democratic? Here is some of what I had to say on the matter: Is the Republic a work in psychology? YES. A lot of people read the Republic … Continue reading The Harmony of the Soul: Plato’s Republic
Diotima's Ladder 